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I was reading the Dallas Morning News today and came across a story about a plea deal reached by Shannon Richardson. She was a bit part actress turned lunatic. She sent ricin laced letters to the President and others in an attempt to get back at her estranged husband for filing for divorce. A case that shows that in-fact it is true — “Health hath no fury like a woman scorned (especially someone who is a bubble off)”…

Now, I’ve heard that capital punishment IS used to deter crime. But, I have to say that what really caught my moral attention was not the crime and punishment but Richardson’s courtroom hair! My knee-jerk reaction at seeing her current courtroom picture explaining was: “Oh my GOSH, now that is a good reason for me to not go to jail in its self! Thank you very much. And, if I did find myself in such a situation, I’d make a quick plea deal too do get out of the public eye ASAP!”

Richardson’s beautiful red tresses at the beginning of the case had grown out maybe about 6 inches. Apparently, they don’t allow you to color your hair in jail. I mean, why would they? But, this is just not a good look for me or anyone. It got me to thinking about other cases I’ve read about in the past. A big case that immediately came to mind was the Darla Routier case. No amount of argument could get me past the root issue going on there. I’m sure I couldn’t even serve on the jury:

“Your honor. I have to be completely honest with you. I just can’t serve on this jury. I’m sort of into hair. I’m a girl like that. I think that seeing the defendant’s roots day in and day out would be too big of a distraction for me to truly be able to listen to either side of the story in this case. I hope you understand.”

I wonder what the judge’s reply would be… Not to be sexist, but It may actually depend on if the judge were a man or a woman… The judge may find that she may have to recuse herself, as well… Or him, if he’s dapper at all…